Nick Wright has polarizing take on where Texans' CJ Stroud ranks among Top QBs

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Is CJ Stroud a Top 5 quarterback already? Composite Getty Image.

Texans QB CJ Stroud is causing quite a stir recently with his comments about the Top QBs in the league. Stroud is of the opinion that he's not only in the Top 5 after just one season, but he's also in the Top 3 behind only Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson respectively.

The rest of Stroud's Top 5 consists of No. 4 Dak Prescott and No. 5 Jalen Hurts. Stroud said that his list is based off of last season, which explains where Dak is ranked. Having Hurts at No. 5 in front of Josh Allen and Joe Burrow seems to have many people perplexed. Burrow being left off the list isn't all that shocking, since he missed a good portion of the season due to injury.

But Hurts had a down year in 2023, while Allen had another impressive season with 49 total touchdowns.

What does Nick Wright think?

Wright believes Stroud is already a Top 5 quarterback in the league, so this list isn't that far off in his opinion. His Top 4 would consist of Mahomes on his own tier, followed by Burrow, Stroud, and Allen in no particular order. Wright wouldn't commit to a fifth QB.

CJ over Lamar?

When asked which QB he would rather have going into 2024, Wright said he would take Stroud over the 2023 MVP Lamar Jackson moving forward. Strong words, but we like it!

Be sure to watch the video above as Wright makes his case for Stroud, and the guys debate who really deserves to be in the Top 5 moving forward.

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Can the Texans overcome their injuries this week? Composite Getty Image.

ESPN insider, DJ Bien-Aime shares his thoughts on the amount of injuries the Texans are dealing with and how that could prevent them from securing a victory over the Packers this weekend.

The Texans may have to start their third string linebacker this week, Neville Hewitt, if both Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o are unable to play.

Plus, corner Kamari Lassiter is not likely to play in a matchup against several quality Green Bay receivers.

Be sure to watch the video above for the full discussion!

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